2023
DOI: 10.1038/s41598-023-47041-8
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Diet-derived male sex pheromone compounds affect female choice in a noctuid moth

Naomi L. Zweerus,
Michiel van Wijk,
Coby Schal
et al.

Abstract: Sexual signals often function in species recognition and may also guide mate choice within a species. In noctuid moths, both males and females may exercise mate choice. Females of the tobacco budworm Chloridea virescens prefer to mate with larger males, but the signal(s) underlying female choice remain unknown. Male hairpencil volatiles are emitted during close range courtship displays. However, previously identified male hairpencil volatiles, namely acetate esters, aldehydes, alcohols, and fatty acids, are no… Show more

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